[Shop-talk] Shop/Garage Floor Coating

[Jeff Scarbrough]

Got a question for the group:

I'm having my shop floor coated.  They are using a polyaspartic coating
after floor prep (surface grinding.  My question is related to the finish:
They can leave it as is with the self-leveling (glossyish) finish, or they
can put some grit in it to give it more traction.

I've had experience in laboratory construction, where the expectation is
that the floor will be washed often and thus wet, so a grit is usually used
to provide traction.  But the grit can make mopping more complicated as it
drags the mop.  Plus, it just looks funny, like it has dirt on it.

I can get a number of grit particle sizes and densities, but I keep
wondering if I'll really need it.  I plan to keep the floor dry and clean
up any spills as they are made.  I won't typically bring in a wet or
snow-covered car.  I generally wear shoes in the shop, and my shoes
generally have tread.

I'd appreciate any insight from those who have coated a floor and gone
smooth or gritty, and how you feel about your choice.

TIA,
Jeff
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